Pedestrian killed in Lauderdale Lakes

A pedestrian was killed close to the 2600 block of Northwest thirty first Avenue in Lauderdale Lakes on Sunday, October 16 following a crash.

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Workplace Site visitors Murder Unit are investigating the incident that occurred at roughly 9:04 p.m.

The preliminary investigation revealed Larry Ridley was touring northbound in a 1999 Toyota Camry sedan on Northwest thirty first Avenue within the center via lane approaching the inexperienced mild on the intersection of Northwest twenty sixth Avenue.

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In response to investigators, the pedestrian was noticed on the intersection’s northeast nook previous to the crash. Witnesses say the sufferer walked west into the trail of site visitors and was struck within the middle northbound via lanes by the Toyota.

BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Hearth Rescue responded. The sufferer was transported to Broward Well being Medical Middle, the place he was pronounced useless at 9:33 p.m.

The motive force remained on the scene and cooperated all through the investigation.

Detectives say extreme velocity, driver impairment, environmental circumstances, and mechanical malfunction will not be thought-about contributing elements to the crash.

The investigation continues.